Police have seized 36 illegal e-bikes in the Port Macquarie area as authorities enforce new legislation covering electric bicycles and related devices. The development comes amid growing concerns about the use of non-compliant e-bikes on local streets and shared areas.

The report, published today by News Of The Area, says there has been increasing concern from pedestrians about e-bike riders in streets and suburbs, including complaints about people being bumped, buzzed by, beeped at or verbally confronted.

The seizures form part of enforcement under new NSW legislation designed to address e-bike compliance and public safety. Police action is focused on identifying bikes that do not meet the requirements for legal use.

For residents, the issue is relevant because compliant electric bicycles are subject to specific rules concerning their design and use. Bikes that fall outside those requirements can face enforcement action.

The seizure of 36 e-bikes demonstrates that authorities are actively checking compliance in the Port Macquarie area. The enforcement also highlights the importance for riders of understanding the rules before using modified or high-powered electric bikes on public roads and paths.

The development is particularly relevant to pedestrians and other road and path users who share spaces with e-bike riders. Police enforcement is intended to address behaviour and equipment that may create safety concerns.

The story was published on 18 September 2026, so it meets the requested same-day news requirement.